Chelsea are prepared to start Pedro Neto at the top of their forward line for the visit of Manchester United in the Premier League on Friday night.

The Blues are set to be without the services of Nicolas Jackson, who has sent off during the first half of the defeat at Newcastle United last weekend.

As a result of the 23-year-old's dismissal in the North-East, Enzo Maresca does not have a central striker at his disposal for the clash with the Red Devils.

In a reshuffle to the attacking ranks, Portuguese star Neto could start at the top of pitch, with Tyrique George coming into one of the spots on the flanks.

Fulfilling his usual Premier League duties, Robert Sanchez should start in between the sticks for the Blues, who are unbeaten at home in the Premier League since Boxing Day.

There are concerns surrounding the fitness of Reece James after he failed to train with his teammates on Tuesday, but the England international should be fit for Friday night.

Consequently, Moises Caicedo might be uprooted from the right-back position and moved to midfield, meaning Romeo Lavia drops out of the XI.

Chelsea possible starting lineup: Sanchez; James, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, George; Neto

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Written by
Carter White